We think she could be great, and so does Hollyscoop (in the video below), who suggested she “Samba with Derek Hough” this season and that she could bring in the ratings.

Paula told Kelly Ripa on LIVE! With Kelly in 2011 that she was approached to do DWTS “two or three or four times” and declined, but we wouldn’t rule it out just yet. During that appearance on the morning show, Derek Hough was the other guest, and they not only flirted heavily (they went on a “date” on the show), but Derek also said “they could show her a little something.”

Hey, if the offer still stands, pairing with Paula could be a challenging way for Derek to end his run on DWTS. He has yet to confirm if he’ll be back for Season 17, but maybe for Paula, he will try to get his fifth Mirror Ball!

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